Deputy Director Research – Grade NCIC 3

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing oversight in the formulation, management, coordination and implementation of research interventions that promote good relations, harmony and peaceful co-existence between persons of different ethnic and racial communities of Kenya.

Requirements for appointment

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Peace and conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Education, Peace and conflict studies, political Science, Sociology, Social work, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Anthropology, Public Administration, Psychology, Gender and Development or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least Twelve (12) years’ experience five (5) of which should have been in comparable position.
• Certificate in research skills development and management or its equivalent qualification lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body

Duties and responsibilities

• Overseeing development, implementation and review of research policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Spearheading identification and analysis of factors inhibiting attainment of harmonious relations between ethnic communities, particularly barriers to the participation of any ethnic community in social, economic, commercial, financial, cultural and political endeavors and propose possible solutions;
• Providing strategic leadership in the assessment of socio-economic political and development policies of the government impacting on ethnic relations and advising on their implementation;
• Facilitating generation and dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders in liaison with corporate communication;
• Leading in the development of research proposals and programmes;
• Facilitating research on emerging issues and trends on issues relating to ethnic relations and making appropriate recommendations;
• Overseeing audits in establishing status of access and enjoyment by persons of all ethnic communities and racial groups to public or other services and facilities provided by the government;
• Determining strategic priorities from research on socio-economic, political and development policies of the Government impacting on ethnic relations and advising on their implementation;
• Spearheading monitoring and making recommendations on factors inhibiting development of harmonious relations between ethnic groups and on barriers to the participation of all ethnic groups in the social, economic, commercial, financial, cultural and political life of the people;
• Overseeing monitoring and preparation of reports on the status and success of implementation of the commission’s recommendations to the relevant agencies;
• Ensuring establishment and maintenance of Research Databases;
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships and collaborations with Agencies and other relevant stakeholders in support of research;
• Coordinating development and implementation of strategic and work plans;
• Ensuring prudent financial management while executing programmes and adhering to approved budgetary allocations for the department
• Coordinating the development and execution of department procurement plans
• Identifying training needs and relevant opportunities for the staff in Research department in coordination with Human Resource

Job Specification

Required Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes;

• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• High Integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Creative and innovative
• Strong team player